What's New at DuPage High School District 88

District 88 shares important COVID-19 updates and reminders

 At District 88, our No. 1 priority is the safety, health and well-being of students and staff.

As part of that focus, we are committed to sharing the most up-to-date information possible regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Click on the link or on the image at right for important COVID-19 updates and reminders from District 88 Superintendent Dr. Jean Barbanente (pictured). (read more)

COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic to take place at Addison Trail on Jan. 9

  On Jan. 9, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Village of Addison will host a COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Clinic. 

The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Addison Trail. Click on the link or on the image at right for details, including how to register. (read more)

Eye on Education: Illinois renters and landlords invited to apply for Illinois Rental Payment Program to receive financial assistance for rent

 The Eye on Education section of the newsletter highlights an education-oriented article or topic. The goal is to provide an outside perspective and more information to continue to educate parents/guardians, students, staff members and community members to improve the educational learning environment of District 88.

This week’s topic is the Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP). This grant provides financial assistance for rent to income-eligible Illinois renters and their landlords, who have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Renters in Illinois who are behind on rent because of COVID-19 could be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments.

Renters and landlords can request assistance, and the deadline to apply is Jan. 9. Proof of citizenship isn’t required, and the ILRPP is a grant that doesn’t need to be repaid. For more information, and to apply, go to https://tinyurl.com/2p95y6mx.

District 88 Transition Program students deliver treats to community organizations to share gratitude and holiday cheer

To view photo captions, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/14452.

Students in the District 88 Transition Program recently assembled 10 hot-chocolate-themed treat bags to express their gratitude and spread some cheer with community organizations this past holiday season.

On Dec. 16, students delivered the items to:

• Addison Trail
• Willowbrook
• Addison Police Department
• Addison Public Library
• Addison Village Hall (Mayor Rich Veenstra’s Office)
• Villa Park Police Department
• Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA)
• Canine Connections
• Sunmist Restaurant

The District 88 Transition Program helps individuals ages 18 to 21 who have disabilities learn life skills, obtain job training in a community setting and transition to life after District 88.

District 88 in the news

  District 88 is thankful to members of the media for their support and coverage of the great things happening in the district!

Check out recent news articles featuring District 88 at www.dupage88.net/media.

What's New at Addison Trail High School

Addison Trail High School Event Calendar (January)

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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

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6:15 p.m., Teacher-Parent Organization (TPO) meeting

7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Cultivating Genius and Joy at Home through Responsive Literacy (CLICK HERE for details)

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6:30 p.m., Technology Center of DuPage Open House (CLICK HERE for details)

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Institute Day (no school for students)

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No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

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Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do (CLICK HERE for details)

6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting

6:30 p.m., Special Education Parent Meeting: Service Inc. of Illinois (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do (CLICK HERE for details)

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1:40 p.m., Early dismissal

Course Info Night (this will be a virtual event, and details will be shared soon)

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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

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6:30 p.m., DuPage Regional Office of Education to host event about ‘Building Resilience in our Children’ (CLICK HERE for details)

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7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Preparing to Achieve: Full Life Ahead (CLICK HERE for details)

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6:30 p.m., Padres Latinos en Acción meeting

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Addison Trail senior named DAOES Student of the Month

 Addison Trail senior Mayra Tiscareno (center) has been named as the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) Student of the Month for December. Tiscareno was nominated by Tom Bondi, Criminal Justice Instructor at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD) (pictured at right). Pictured at left is Tiscareno's sister, who is an Addison Trail alumna.

During its Dec. 16 meeting, the DuPage Area Occupational Education System (DAOES) named Addison Trail senior Mayra Tiscareno as the system’s Student of the Month for December.

Pupils are honored with Student of the Month recognition based on citizenship, attitude, leadership, motivation and academics. Tiscareno was nominated by Tom Bondi, Criminal Justice Instructor at Technology Center of DuPage (TCD). Tiscareno was honored during the Dec. 16 DAOES Board of Directors meeting and was awarded a plaque for her accomplishments. Bondi described Tiscareno as a natural learner.

At Addison Trail, Tiscareno has taken a variety of honors and Advanced Placement (AP)/college-level courses and is a member of the Girls Track Team, National Honor Society, Best Buddies (which is dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities), L.A.D.I.E.S. (which helps members gain confidence and realize their true potential) and Interact Club (which focuses on community service and helping others).

For more information about DAOES, go to https://www.tcdupage.org/domain/147.

Counseling Corner: Addison Trail Guidance Department shares important information regarding course selection for the 2022-23 school year

 The time has arrived for students to select courses for the 2022-23 school year.

This year, pupils will select their classes online through PowerSchool. They will learn how to complete preliminary course selections during their resource period and will then have individual meetings with their counselor to finalize their selections. During those meetings, teacher recommendations, post-high school plans, previous courses and grades and interests/motivation also will be discussed.

We encourage parents/guardians to be part of the course-selection process with their child. Course descriptions can be viewed at https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/19, and course selections can be reviewed in PowerSchool through the following times/dates.

• Sophomores: Access available through 7 a.m. on Jan. 10
• Juniors: Access available through 7 a.m. on Jan. 24
• Freshmen: Access available through 7 a.m. on Feb. 7

* Students will have until Feb. 28 to make changes to course selections. All course selections will be considered final at that time.

Important reminders:

• Students need to be enrolled in at least six periods, plus a lunch.
• Schedules are computer generated, and we are unable to confirm a specific schedule.
• Course selections will be considered final on Feb. 28.

If you would like to meet with your child’s counselor, contact him or her directly at https://dupage88.libguides.com/Guidance. Counselors also will be available during the Guidance Department Open House from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 24.

• This is a semimonthly column that features news from the Guidance Department. The column will alternate between Addison Trail and Willowbrook.

Addison Trail provides programs, services and supports to help build positive futures for students

 By Addison Trail senior Alexander Martinez

The main goal for high schools is to help prepare students for a successful future. And a great example of a school that builds futures for its students is none other than Addison Trail.

Addison Trail is committed to offering flexible pathways to make sure students have ample opportunities, including earning college credits and gaining workplace certifications/experiences. The school provides a variety of programs and supports for all students such as field trips to college campuses and worksites. Pupils also can contact their counselor for assistance and advice.

For more information about services available to Addison Trail students, click on the link or on the image at right. (read more)

“ My counselor was always helping me. I would go meet with her nearly every day with questions on college applications, and she helped me call a college about financial aid and made sure I was on the right track for my goals.

- Addison Trail senior Analise D'Alessandro

What's New at Willowbrook High School

Willowbrook High School Event Calendar (January)

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9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blood drive in Lombard (CLICK HERE for details)

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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

Report cards mailed home

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8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Blood drive in Lombard (CLICK HERE for details)

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7 p.m., Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) meeting

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Cultivating Genius and Joy at Home through Responsive Literacy (CLICK HERE for details)

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6:30 p.m., Technology Center of DuPage Open House (CLICK HERE for details)

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Institute Day (no school for students)

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No school (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

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Noon, Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do (CLICK HERE for details)

6:30 p.m., Athletic Booster Club meeting

6:30 p.m., Special Education Parent Meeting: Service Inc. of Illinois (CLICK HERE for details)

7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: 13 Things Mentally Strong Kids Do (CLICK HERE for details)

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1:40 p.m., Early dismissal

Curriculum Showcase (this will be a virtual event, and details will be shared soon)

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7:30 p.m., District 88 Board of Education meeting at 2 Friendship Plaza in Addison

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6:30 p.m., DuPage Regional Office of Education to host event about ‘Building Resilience in our Children’ (CLICK HERE for details)

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7 p.m., Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) event: Preparing to Achieve: Full Life Ahead (CLICK HERE for details)

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Willowbrook senior performs with Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band during Rose Parade

 On Jan. 1, Willowbrook senior Sadiq Tijani (pictured at center) performed with the Salvation Army Tournament of Roses Band during the Rose Parade.

The event took place in Pasadena, Calif., as part of the Rose Bowl Game between Ohio State and Utah. Tijani marched and played the trombone. For more information, go to https://tournamentofroses.com/about/about-rose-parade.

To watch the parade, click on the video at right. To see more photos, go to https://www.dupage88.net/site/page/14449.